fireworks

the fireworks lit up the sky

causing the world to look towards them

oh, how bright. 

but my eyes were drawn to the clouds

the puffs of smoke being left behind

little wisps of what once was

the gasps of little children find their way to my ears

and i laugh with them

untouched by the darkness of the world

for now, at least

the voices and words of the people surrounding me

"why do they have to scream?!?"

"it's just fireworks. ugh."

they have forgotten 

how they have forgotten

and stolen

the dreams of little children

gasp and laugh and believe 

keep on, please

don't listen to their words

don't open your ears to their lies

let these fireworks wash over your soul

be amazed at how big and loud they sound

and how small you are

don't expect more out of this world,

little child,

because it doesn't hold what they're looking for.

look to the Lord

and hold and grasp and believe in Him.